Video compilation edited by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.



In the Media: September 2023

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Virginia Maxwell, professor of forensic science, discusses the murder of a Connecticut woman in 1996 and how forensic science helped solve the case. Dr. Maxwell’s interview starts at 12:30.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the process and procedure for replacing a U.S. Senator whose seat is vacated during their term in office.

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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security and homeland security, gives her analysis of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly.

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Tim Palmbach, an emeritus professor of forensic science, says the paywall utilized by OnlyFans creates challenges for law enforcement in uncovering illegal activity.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the challenges for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump should they face each other in the 2024 presidential election.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that advanced training, technology, and equipment have helped lower the number of on-the-job officer fatalities.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, comments on investigations by state and federal agencies into the alleged falsification of traffic tickets by Connecticut State Police.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses how the Federal Reserve would be impacted if there is a government shutdown.

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Valor Swezey ’26, a music & sound recording major, is a 2023 recipient of the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship.

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Roberto Irizarry, associate professor and coordinator of modern languages, was appointed by the New Haven Board of Alders to the city’s Peace Commission.

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Julia Clara Ferreira ’27, a forensic science major and first-generation student, was one of three college students to receive scholarships from The New American Dream Foundation.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what Republican candidates may comment on in their debate, as former President Donald Trump once again declined to participate because of his commanding lead in the polls.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the minimum sentence for a felony murder conviction in Connecticut.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate profess or of national security, international affairs, and political science, predicts it will be difficult to get significant aid packages for Ukraine passed by Congress in the coming months.

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John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics, discusses the impact that a government shutdown would have on citizens.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on a European Commission report that X, previously Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news and disinformation.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, describes Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte as a “cultural icon” as the popular drink celebrates a milestone anniversary.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the political impact for Fox and News Corp., as Rupert Murdoch is transitioning to chairman emeritus in November.

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Tracy Tamborra, a professor of criminal justice, discusses how the Lorena Bobbitt case changed some laws for domestic violence against women and created additional resources for victims.

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Randall Horton, professor of English, discusses what he calls his obsession with his home state of Alabama, which has served as the setting of many of my nonfiction, poetic and social justice endeavors.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, comments on why the Kremlin filters information in Russia on counterattacks by Ukraine.

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Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science, discusses an event she helped plan with the Connecticut State Police in which family members of missing people were invited to submit DNA samples to the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that part of the drop in on-duty police deaths can be attributed to advances in medicine and to the fact that police have better equipment and training than they had in the past.

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Susan Campbell, distinguished lecturer in the Department of Communication, Film and Media Studies, comments on allegations that a recent speech given at the United Nations by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was edited when it was broadcast in Ukraine.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Glock switches, which, by itself, is considered a machine gun under federal law. Despite the devices being illegal and carrying federal firearm charges for anyone in possession of them, Prof. Lawlor says they are relatively easy to obtain.

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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, explains why car insurance is so important for drivers.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses how opioids are coming into the country, as the demand for the deadly drug continues nationwide.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses why the price of olive oil has skyrocketed to an all-time high.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, discusses the stealth fighter jet that went missing after the pilot ejected. The jet was recovered in rural South Carolina a day later.

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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the deal the Biden administration made to free five Americans from an Iranian prison.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, comments on an F-35 military aircraft that went missing after the pilot was forced to eject.

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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses five Americans held in an Iranian prison being released as part of a deal made by the Biden administration.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, comments that the reserves for nickel have depleted to a critical state, as it is used in producing military and defense equipment.

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Kathleen Smith ’92 M.P.A. has been appointed senior vice president of federal government relations for Strada Education Foundation.

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Nick Sakiewicz ’83 is the new CEO of the Hartford Athletic Soccer team.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that, in Connecticut, growing marijuana outside is illegal, while growing indoors has legal restrictions.

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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, comments that artificial intelligence still needs to be overseen by a trained provider to ensure quality care.

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David Myers, professor of criminal justice, comments that early-intervention programs are more effective than curfews for curtailing illegal activity by minors.

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The University of New Haven wa s ranked in the top 3 in the state for being the most cost-effective for students without compromising the quality of education or living standards in West Haven.

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Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses how negotiations broke down between the United Auto Workers, Ford, GM, and Stellantis, leading to 13,000 employees going on strike.

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Amy Baker, professor of psychology, comments that with more people returning to the office, workplace romantic relationships become public quickly.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the effectiveness of some nasal decongestants, following a recent panel ruling by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses the capture of an escaped prisoner who eluded law enforcement for 13 days.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses a finding by the Food and Drug Administration on the ineffectiveness of decongestants that contain phenylephrine.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses how state and local police captured an escaped prisoner from the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania using multiple agencies and technology.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and the impact this may have on the war in Ukraine.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the political reasons House GOP members are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses the latest updates as the search continues for an escaped prisoner in Pennsylvania.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the House Republicans’ decision to pursue an impeachment inquiry for President Joe Biden.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses the changes in security and advancements in technology since the 9/11 attacks occurred in 2001.

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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, discusses primary day in Connecticut and the historically low turnout during a non-presidential election year.

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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, comments on the business model of purchasing distressed financial assets, such as a failed mall, and revitalizing the property for a different use.

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Janet Garcia-Hallett, assistant professor of criminal justice, is a finalist for Evident Change’s 2023 Media for a Just Society Award for her book Invisible Mothers.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, will be a featured lecturer this month to discuss the legal and regulatory issues of sports betting in the U.S., Brazil, and Europe.

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Jeffrey Treistman, associate professor of national security, discusses a political tactic aimed at blocking all military promotions and its impact on a recruitment and retention crisis in the armed services.

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Peter Valentin, senior lecturer of forensic science, discusses if a profile of a murderer is necessary for police to catch a serial killer.

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Jan Jones, a lecturer for hospitality and tourism management, comments on the importance of cleaning a checked or stored bag once the travel destination has been reached.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses a video showing the escape of a prisoner and the ongoing search by authorities to find him.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and international affairs, comments on what he believes is the top issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses how an inmate escaped a Chester County, PA, prison as state and local police continue the manhunt.

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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments that social media platforms play an important role when traditional media ends coverage of a disaster.

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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, says it is not unusual for the FBI to assist local police in missing persons cases.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a case in which a person found $5,000 and why that person has been charged with larceny.

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Diane Smith, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, is profiled for her career as a reporter, author, and radio show host.

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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, talks about the origins of Labor Day and the impact unions have made on job safety and fair wages.

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Rachel Dowty Beech, a senior lecturer of fire science and emergency management, discusses that heat illness can occur quickly, especially for young children and teens, sometimes before symptoms begin to appear.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on Russian troops destroying a British-made tank for first time since the war in Ukraine began.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses why Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky removed his defense minister.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses how people may try to self-medicate to cope with the trauma of losing a child.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that, over time, the Connecticut State Police has developed a culture in which there was no real oversight.

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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how police departments in major cities are testing new methods for non-emergency calls as staffing shortages continue nationwide.

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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why police body cameras are important when the community has a complaint or question about an officer’s actions while performing their duty.

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Rachel Dowty Beech, a senior lecturer of fire science and emergency management, discusses how rising outdoor temperatures impact young children who cannot always articulate when they may be experiencing heat exhaustion.

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Maggie Lyon, a practitioner in residence of hospitality and tourism and nutrition science, comments on a new TikTok trend called ‘girl dinner’ and why it may be cause for concern.

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Tracy Tamborra, professor of criminal justice, comments on domestic violence that leads to potentially lethal situations and the training provided by police departments to assess these cases.

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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates as unemployment increases.

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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses the restart of student loan interest and payments after a three-year pause.

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Caitlin Locke, director of undergraduate recruitment, comments on why some students in their senior year may choose early action over early decision in the college commitment process.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity; data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses what a botnet is and how it is used in ransomware attacks..